Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets. We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK. About this role: We are looking for a Trainee Planner/ Programmer to join our Capital Projects team based out of our Sheffield office. This position is an apprenticeship and allows the opportunity for someone who is interested to progress in Planning/Programming to work closely with our team and develop their skills. Location: Sheffield Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Responsibilities: The role is Planner management, starting from inception stage and taking the project through various stages such as investigation, bid, outline design, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. You will hold Programme control, project monitoring performance duties, whilst ensuring effective delivery of the programmes. Managing and overseeing the production of outline and detailed programs that will include timelines for drawings, tender documents, specifications etc. Ensure the project specific projects programme is developed and regularly updated throughout the lifecycle of the project. Ensure constructability and planning reviews are carried out in timely manner. As this is a Trainee position all training will be given on the above Knowledge, experience, and qualifications required: Strong computer skills ( particularly on Microsoft programmes such as excel) Confident in communication with staff at all levels Ability to work within a fast paced environment. Strong administrative background Further studies will be available to be discussed upon appointment - We will look at you signing on a with local apprenticeship provider to gain a qualification - Level 3 Benefits: Company/ Pension 25 days holidays Death in Service Employee Assistance / wellness Programme Free on-site parking This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment. The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/our_group Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/ SUS - https://sus.co.uk/ Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/ AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/ We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community. Strictly no agencies please